bone zone
what is the bone in upper arm called?
Humerus
what bone structure protects the brain ?
skull
what is the place where two or more bones meet called ?
joint
this is the name of the lower jaw bone
the mandible
what mineral helps build and maintain strong bones ?
calcium
how many bones are in a typical adult human skeleton ?
206
what bones protect the heart and lungs ?
ribs
what connects two bones together
ligament
this bone forms the forehead
frontal bone
what division of the skeleton includes the skull ,ribs and vertebral column ?
axial skeleton
what are the two bones in the lower leg called ?
tibia and fibula
what column of bones supports the body and protects the spinal cord ?
vertebral column
what connects muscles to bones ?
tendons
what bones from the upper part of the skull and protects the brain ?
cranial bone
what part of the skeleton includes the arms,legs, hands and feet ?
appendicular skeleton
what is the bone located between the shoulder and the elbow ?
humerus
what strong connective tissue attach muscles to bones ?
tendon
this connective tissue joins one bone to another bone
a ligament
what is the name of the opening at the base of the skull where the spinal cord passes through ?
foremen magnum
what is the name of the bone structure that protects your heart and lungs ?
rib cage
what are the bones in the fingers and toes called?
phalanges
what soft tissue inside certain bones produces blood cells?
red bone marrow
this smooth tissue covers ends many bones and reduces friction between joints
cartilage
what are the only movables bones of the skull ?
mandible
what body system works with the skeletal system to help you move ?
muscular system